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Monday, February 22, 2016

Atlanta Science Festival Releases STEM-tacular Schedule of Events

100
Science-Related Activities to Take Place Across Metro Atlanta in
March

Curious
people of all ages will be in for a fascinating and mind-bending
scientific adventure during the Atlanta Science Festival, held March 19-26 and culminating in a free,
Exploration Expo in Centennial Olympic Park.

This
year’s festival offers 100 STEM/STEAM activities over eight
days that will take place at more than 50 Atlanta locations.
Experiments, performances, discussions, workshops, tours, tastings
and more will connect scientists, teachers and entrepreneurs with
those interested in the role science plays in today’s world.

Festivities
will conclude on Saturday, March 26, at Centennial Olympic Park with
a family friendly event jam-packed with hands-on experiments,
mind-blowing demos and a full lineup of science-oriented live
performances. The Exploration Expo is open to the public from 11 a.m.
to 5 p.m., and admission is free.

The
Atlanta Science Festival is a collaboration of local scientific,
educational, corporate, civic, cultural and community organizations
led by Platinum Sponsors Emory University and Georgia Institute of
Technology.

“We’re
again blown away by the outpouring of community support for this
event,” said Meisa Salaita, Ph.D., Atlanta Science Festival
co-director. It’s amazing to see the city come together in the name
of science. This year’s event has something for everyone and
supports the growing interest in science, technology, engineering,
arts and mathematics by people at all ages. We look forward to seeing
everyone in March.”

The
event also has support from over 100 partners, among them Gold
Sponsor Metro Atlanta Chamber and Silver Sponsors Cancer Treatment
Centers of America, Delta Air Lines, Georgia State University,
Google, Mercer University/Mercer Health Sciences Center, The Clorox
Company and UPS.

The
following is a sample of events taking place during this weeklong
science celebration:

Ever
play with giant soap bubbles, ride a hovercraft, or taste liquid
nitrogen ice cream? How about taking a journey through space and time
as you gaze at the stars? Now you can with Physics Live! Join Emory
University’s Department of Physics for an afternoon and evening of
science exploration featuring exciting demonstrations, planetarium
shows and laboratory tours!

For
Teens

Sci-Cycle:
A Competitive Scavenger Hunt on Two Wheels

Saturday,
March 19, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (Atlanta Beltline Bikes)

Bring
your bike (or rent one for the day) and join us for a science-themed
scavenger hunt on two wheels! Riders of all levels will learn about
the science of sustainability, alternative fuels and energy
conservation while biking around town and racking up points to win
prizes.

For
Adults

Know-It-All
Trivia Night, Hosted by HowStuffWorks

Tuesday,
March 22, 7 p.m.– 9:30 p.m. (Ponce City Market, Second Floor): Test
your science knowledge with this show featuring members of the
HowStuffWorks team and experts from local universities and schools in
and around Atlanta! The event will be hosted by Chuck Bryant and
Cristin Conger from HowStuffWorks.

For
Families

The
Science of Circus

Sunday,
March 20, 2 p.m.–3 p.m.; 5 p.m.-6 p.m. (Buck’s Sports Barn)

Ladies
and gentlemen! Boys and girls! Step right up and be a part of the
Science of Circus! The Imperial Opa Circus and Georgia Tech
scientists will be combining powers for an interactive circus science
experience! Find out about forces in aerial trapeze! Be mystified by
momentum in tumbling tricks! Encounter the counterbalances in acro
balance feats!

A
complete list of events can be found at AtlantaScienceFestival.org.
For the latest information on Atlanta Science Festival activities,
follow the event on Facebook at AtlantaScienceFestival,
Twitter at @ATLSciFest and
on Instagram at @atlscifest.

About
the Atlanta Science Festival

The
third annual Atlanta Science Festival is a weeklong public
celebration of local science and technology that culminates with an
all-day interactive Exploration Expo at Centennial Olympic Park.
Scientists, experts and educators from local schools, colleges,
universities, museums and corporations will uncover mysteries and
explain discoveries through hands-on activities, facility tours,
stimulating presentations and riveting performances for curious
people of all ages.

Our mission is to celebrate the inherent
integration of STEM/STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and
mathematics) in our lives today, share the impact they have on our
community, and inspire us all to wonder about our future. The
festival is produced by a collaboration of science, cultural, and
educational institutions, including founding partners Emory
University, Georgia Institute of Technology and the Metro Atlanta
Chamber.